Mark Birmingham
1. When did you arrive on Cape Cod?
Spent summers there since 1956, lived year round from 1981 - 1985
2. How did you get involved in CCRMT?
met STO in 1982 when he asked me to write a theme for CCRMT
3. What CCRMT shows have you appeared in?
I've written music for all the shows
4. Other theatrical credits, on Cape and off?
yes, that's too much work.
5. What is your favorite CCRMT show? Why?
Seven Mile Bend: big sweeping epoc, with a big American orchestral score
6. Did you listen to radio theater growing up? If so, what were your favorite shows?
Not really
7. Besides theater, have you had other experiences on radio?
no
8. Any recollections of fun moments during productions?
Probably hundreds - Steve and I usually have a lot of laughs in between bouts of techno-hell
9. What is your favorite spot on Cape Cod?
Sampson's island (Cotuit)
10. What case should Captain Underhill solve next?
The Case of the Eternal Traffic Jam
11. What is your most brilliant deduction?
When I realized life is about process not product
12. Any whimsical anecdotes? Radio stories, jokes, etc.
Fresh out of those
13. What feed back have you had from others re: CCRMT?
Dont' know too many people who have heard the plays, but those who have really enjoyed them.
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